Learn about the Civilian Review Board's new Community Report Form.
The La Crosse County Civilian Review Board (CRB) has launched a new Community Report Form, offering residents a safe and accessible way to share personal experiences with law enforcement. The form is now live at lacrossecounty.org/crb.
Purpose: Created to support transparency, healing, and accountability, the form is part of the CRB’s mission to strengthen public trust through advocacy, outreach, and data collection. Residents can use it to describe interactions with law enforcement that left them feeling harmed, disrespected, profiled, or unheard. Reports may be submitted anonymously and are not shared with law enforcement unless requested by the person submitting.
“This isn’t about assigning blame or determining guilt—it’s about creating a space for people to be heard,” said members of the CRB. “When people feel silenced or dismissed after an encounter with law enforcement, they need somewhere to turn. This form is one way to start that conversation.”
About the CRB: The CRB does not conduct investigations, impose discipline, or override law enforcement decisions. It is an independent, community-based body formed by the La Crosse County Board following the recommendations of a Study Committee that included law enforcement, judicial representatives, social workers, educators, and community members.
How Information is Used: Data from the forms will be used to identify trends and guide discussions with public safety partners. The CRB meets monthly. As appropriate, it shares anonymized data with the La Crosse County Judiciary and Law Committee and participating law enforcement agencies: the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office, La Crosse Police Department, and Onalaska Police Department. Annual reports will be published to support ongoing transparency and community education. Learn more at lacrossecounty.org/crb.